Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH 

The apprentice will join the Key Sports France team within Corporate Services, gaining hands on exposure to how Nike drives performance in the French market. Working closely with teams across Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Marketplace Operations, as well as collaborating with external partners you will learn and see how teamwork across functions fuels business growth. 

Reporting to the team manager, the apprentice will support seasonal and weekly priorities, building practical experience in execution, coordination, and strategic planning at the heart of Nike’s business. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for engaging, diverse and driven students to bring fresh ideas and energy to the Nike France office in Paris. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show willingness to learn and is not afraid of challenges. Our apprenticeships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our apprentices must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team. 

  • A background in sales, marketing or a related field 

  • Prior experience or strong interest in Sales and/or marketing (gained through internships, projects or studies) 

  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong skills in Excel 

  • Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, staying organized in a fast-paced environment 

  • Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) 

  • Proactive team player with a passion for sport, eager to learn and grow within Nike 

 

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST 

  • Be a student at a French-recognized program for the whole duration of the apprenticeship (Bachelor, Master, CPA). 

  • Be available for a minimum 2-year part-time (35h/weekly) apprenticeship starting September 1st 2026 

  • Be able to work in a hybrid model: 2 days from home and other day(s) in the Nike France office in Paris (79 Av. des Champs-Elysee, Paris) 

  • You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a French-recognized program 

 

WHAT YOULL WORK ON 

In this role, the Sales Apprentice will gain hands on exposure in how Nike and Jordan win in retail, working closely with key partners. You will learn how to turn data and field insights into clear, compelling stories that help teams understand performance, product launches, and growth opportunities in the French market. The role offers exposure to how Sales, Brand, and Retail come together to bring products to life. 

 

Key focus areas include: 

  • Bringing retail performance to life by building performance scorecards, sellout reports, and seasonal recaps that support decision-making and strengthen partnerships 

  • Identifying trends and opportunities by gathering and sharing market insights from store visits, product launches, and competitive activity 

  • Supporting key product launches and partner moments, with opportunities to contribute to sellins and events based on interests and strengths 

 

TO APPLY: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 31st of March 2026. 

 

Successful candidates will be contacted in April for next steps in the selection process. Business interviews will take place late April – Early May. 

 

Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to, if your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for this position also.  

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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